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RJ08 JKV

2008 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

39,533 mi
Last recorded39,533 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Kia Picanto47,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 JKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 39,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wipers do not self park

Fail 16 Oct 2025 39,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wipers do not self park

Pass 10 Oct 2024 38,152 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 36,949 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 36,943 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 35,689 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 34,563 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 34,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 33,639 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,621 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 23,883 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,136 miles

both rear tyres starting ton perish and crack on sidewalls

Fail 29 Apr 2015 21,136 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres starting ton perish and crack on sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,544 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 10,164 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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RJ08 JKV is a 2008 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 47,101 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ08 JKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJ08 JKV registered?

RJ08 JKV is a 2008 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ08 JKV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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